Quality improvement in the biomedical communications audio visual unit.

The audio visual unit is a highly visible and most frequently requested service provided by a biomedical communications department. To continuously improve service, delivery, and operation of an audio visual communications function is a challenge. This article presents a field-tested audit tool for describing audio visual unit strengths and limitations. The tool suggests four assessment areas: the service plan, the client communication network, training and managing staff, and standard operating policy and procedures.